Translation of President Yameen’s Republic Day speech

“Beloved and honourable citizens of Maldives,

I sincerely congratulate all beloved Maldivian citizens on the occasion of Republic Day.

History testifies to the fact that, our republic has taught us many lessons as it reaches 47 years, approaching 50 years. The best lesson given to us from our 47 year old Republic is the fact that we have a modern democratic system in Maldives. This is a time when all three powers of the state have been separated and a system whereby one power oversees the other has been established, a time when all of us are working towards perfecting this system; something we all receive pleasure from.

However, it must be noted that the days of the Republic that we are witnessing now is very active and constructive, and sometimes rather destructive. In short, we were taught that, this president did not assume presidency, take the oath and assume the responsibilities of the presidency on November 11. In short, this example shows you how active our Republic is.